Is Charles Bonnet Syndrome treatable?!
Question: This was a fascinating question to me because I had never heard of the Syndrome, although it was discovered and described about 250 years ago. Many people will not discuss this because others think they are nuts; especially since it is more apt to happen to the elderly.
That's the reason scientists believe there are more cases of the CBS than reported.
This is a direct quote from the link, but it may give you some good information.
"Is there a cure for Charles Bonnet syndrome?
For most people, just knowing that it is poor vision and not mental illness that causes these problems is the best treatment, helping to understand and come to terms with them. Generally, these experiences will disappear after about a year or 18 months but, of course, this will not happen for everyone with this problem. For those with serious disturbing hallucinations, a number of medications are available. Unfortunately, none are effective for everyone.
One way of dealing with visions, when they occur, is to try to change things to see if this will help them disappear. For example, if they happen in the dark, then try switching a light on or if they happen in the light, try switching the light off. If they happen when you are sitting down, try standing up. Some people find that moving their eyes helps (for example, from left to right or up and down)"
http://www.rnib.org.uk/xpedio/groups/pub...
Answers: This was a fascinating question to me because I had never heard of the Syndrome, although it was discovered and described about 250 years ago. Many people will not discuss this because others think they are nuts; especially since it is more apt to happen to the elderly.
That's the reason scientists believe there are more cases of the CBS than reported.
This is a direct quote from the link, but it may give you some good information.
"Is there a cure for Charles Bonnet syndrome?
For most people, just knowing that it is poor vision and not mental illness that causes these problems is the best treatment, helping to understand and come to terms with them. Generally, these experiences will disappear after about a year or 18 months but, of course, this will not happen for everyone with this problem. For those with serious disturbing hallucinations, a number of medications are available. Unfortunately, none are effective for everyone.
One way of dealing with visions, when they occur, is to try to change things to see if this will help them disappear. For example, if they happen in the dark, then try switching a light on or if they happen in the light, try switching the light off. If they happen when you are sitting down, try standing up. Some people find that moving their eyes helps (for example, from left to right or up and down)"
http://www.rnib.org.uk/xpedio/groups/pub...